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“Gays With Kids Encouraged Us to Build a Family” Beam Gay Dads Mitsuo...

These Dads Had 'Twins' — Just Four Months Apart

This European Couple Became Dads Through a U.K.-Based Surrogacy...

Sister Act: How Four Siblings Helped Joey and Rob Become Dads

A Dream Becomes Reality, After a Men Having Babies Conference

This Couple of 27 Years Learned to Dream Big — and Became Dads to...

Gay Dads Freddie and Jeff Featured in CNN Documentary About Surrogacy

Traditional Surrogacy Is "Entirely Based on Trust" Says These...

Boston Will Always Have a Special Place in the Hearts of These Gay...

A "Village of Women" Helped These Gay Men Become Dads

Triple the Fun (and Diapers): Chris and Shimon, on Life With Their...

Couple That Met at the Gym Now Spotting Each Other Through Fatherhood

This Surrogate Helped Two Different Gay Couples Realize Their Dreams...

How the Birth of a Son Bonded Four Adults Forever

Meet the Surrogate 'Angel' Who Carried Her Own Grandchild for Her Son...

This Guy's "Annoying Phase" Is All Of Us the Day We Become Dads

Two Illusionists Tackle Their Trickiest Act Yet: Fatherhood

Two Surrogates, Three Babies, and One Very Full House

Why A Single Gay Guy from Norway Pursued Surrogacy in the U.S. to...

Birmingham-Based Dads Suraj and David Tell Us About Their Vegas-Based...

Why I Pursued Surrogacy as a Single Gay Man

Gay Belgian Dads Give Detailed Account of Their Two Surrogacy...

These Public Servants Afforded Surrogacy with the Help of a Financial...

Gay Dads Pen Beautiful Letter Thanking Surrogate and Her Family

This Couple Lost Hope, and Thousands, After Their Adoption Agency...

These Gay Dads Via Surrogacy Have the Perfect Response When Asked,...

As Gay Parents, It's Important to "Find Your Village," Say These New...

After Seven Embryo Transfers, Four Surrogates and Three Egg Donors,...

What Started as a One Night Stand for This Gay Couple Ended...

For Gay Dads Malcolm and Rob, Fatherhood Was in Their DNA

These Guys Met on Gay Pride. A Decade Later, They're Dads

These Workout Buddies Are Tackling Their Toughest Routine...

This Gay Couple's Surrogacy Journey was a Logistical Nightmare. But...

Their Families Disapproved of Their Relationship. Then They Became...

"Tiny Beautiful Moments": One Gay Couple's Turn to Fatherhood

The First Year of Fatherhood Passed These Gay Dads by in a Flash

These Gays Dads Were Mid-Surrogacy Journey in Thailand When the Laws...

How to Make Sure Your Surrogate Is a Good Match? Date for a Year,...

Terrell and Jarius, Proud Papas to Twins

Chris and Christopher, on Life with Their Newborn Triplets

From the Dance Floor to Diapers: Allen and Justin's Journey to...

These Sisters Stepped Up to Help This Couple Become Dads

The Secret to Parenting Pre-Term Twins? A Strict Schedule, Say These...

A London Based Couple On Life With Twins

This Couple Chose Surrogacy to Honor a Family Line

These Entrepreneurs Are Motivated By Dreams to Grow Their Family

These Dads Waited 10 Years Before Starting Their Family

Cancer & Changing Surrogacy Laws Couldn't Keep This Gay Couple from...

"We Have a Tribe Now" Cheyenne Jackson Tells Us on His Twins' First...

Doctor's Orders: Work Less, Live More

Meet Gay Dads: Adam and Jason

Life with a Newborn: Tyler and Andy

Former ATP Tennis Pro's "Non-Traditional" Family Doing Just Fine

This Couple is Serving Us Some Major Dad Goals

Meet Gay Dads: Tony and Brian

A Ballet Dancer, a Lawyer, and Two Adorable Kids

With the Help of Friends, Mike & Mitch Become Dads

When a Surrogate Becomes Part of the Family

A Game Show Winner on his Biggest Jackpot Yet: A Son

After Harrowing Delivery, Barry's Bootcamp CEO Welcomes Home a Baby...

Life with a Newborn: Wes, Michael and Katie with Talulah

Gay Dads Bryden and Pierre's Story

Joie de Vivre: French Gay Dads Thibault and Anthony with Their Son...

Life with a Newborn: Christian and Brad Talk About Their Son Joe

Jason and Daniel: Gay Fatherhood in a Rapidly Changing China

Rehoboth Beach Dads Cory and Jeffrey: "Love is Love"

Life with a Newborn: Steven and Conor

From IKEA to Ellen: The Story of the Gay Dad Family Triplets

Surrogacy Advice From a Single Gay Dad Who's Done it. Twice!

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 3

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 2

Jordan and Robby’s Surrogacy Journey to Fatherhood, Part 1

A Very New York Gay Couple Has Kids

Lunchroom Surrogacy

Watch: Visiting Gay Dad Family Mo, Justin and Brady

Meet Gay Dads: Lee and Christopher with Fleur

#GWKThenAndNow: Michael and Eran